IN MOROCCO

Hokitika Guardian, 1 December 1925, Page 3

IN MOROCCO

FREN'OII DIFFICULTIES. RIFF.S PLANNING OFFENSIVE. [Australia .t N.Z. Cable Association.] (Received this day at 9.30 a.mA LONDON. Nov. 30. The Tangier correspondent of the “Times” says exceptionally heavy rains are causing great discomfort to the French troops in Morocco, where the cohl is extreme and most of the roads leading to the French line are impassable. The greatest difficulty is being experienced in provisioning the camps and posts. Meanwhile there are signs that the Riffs intend to open a new offensive along the whole line. They have already attacked several French posts. It is also reported that the Ritfs are planning attacks on the tribes tbnt have been lately friendly to the French. IRISH AFFAIRS —o+o* [Australia & N.Z. Cable Association.] MR T)K VALERA’S APPEAL. (Received this day at 9.4) am A LONDON, Nov. 30. Mr De Valera, addressing the constituents of Ennis, urged the Republicans and Free Staters to unite in defence of their common interests as they did during the war against conscription. Mr De Valera declared: “England cannot continue ruling hy cheating both Northerners and Southerners unless she finds the Irishmen to play her game, I don't want a partition, but if a partition is necessary it must not be worse than under the Treaty. Air Griffiths only accepted the Treaty because Air Lloyil George, tbc Hon U . Churchill anil Lord Birkenhead promised that Sir James ( ra:g should not coerce those desiring to unite 'with the Free State. When Mr Griffiths was irrevocably committed these honourable gentlemen tore up their pledges.” SHIPPING TROUBLE [Australia & N.Z. Cable Association.] 200 LOSE POSITIONS. SYDNEY. Dec. 1. It is estimated that on the manning of all ships now alfeeted by the strike being complete there will be alxmt two hundred men who cannot he absorbed and these will have to be returned to England. A meeting of the Marino Transport Group decided to recommend all the Inter-State I'yibor Councils to hold stop"\vork meetings of all unions simultaneously on. the day Walsh and Johnson are deported. The Australian seamen meet to-day to decide what action they will take. MELBOURNE, Dec. 1. A mass meeting of striking seamen decided to resume work immediately on terms similar to those announced at Sydney. There are now only four vessels idle in Melbourne. Many of the strikers found employment ashore and will remain in Victoria. WARNING TO EXTREMISTS. MELBOURNE. Dee. 1. Mr Bruce has issued a statement warning all industrial extremists that the mandate given him by the people entailed grave responsibilities, hut the Ministry would face them and take all .steps necessary to prevent extremists carrying out their nefarious designs.